Political Acts Collection

CAPITALIST PYRAMID, 1911. American Socialist poster

The Cow-Pock. Satirical etching, 1802, by James Gillray on Edward Jenner and vaccination
CARTOON: VACCINATION, 1802. The Cow-Pock. Satirical etching, 1802, by James Gillray on Edward Jenner and vaccination

NAPOLEON CARTOON, 1805. The Plumb-pudding in danger; - or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper. Satirical etching, 1805, by James Gillray a propos of a peace overture from Napoleon

Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease
POLLUTION CARTOON, 1866. Deaths Dispensary. An 1866 cartoon indicating water pollution as a source of disease

JOIN OR DIE CARTOON, 1754. First American political cartoon, originally published by Benjamin Franklin in his Pennsylvania Gazette, 1754

THANKSGIVING CARTOON, 1869. Uncle Sams Thanksgiving Dinner: cartoon, 1869, by Thomas Nast depicting a Thanksgiving table at which all comers are welcome

CARTOON: ANTI-TRUST, 1889. The Bosses of the Senate. American anti-trust cartoon, 1889, by Joseph Keppler

President Andrew Jackson destroying the Bank of the United States. Lithograph cartoon, 1828
ANDREW JACKSON (1828). President Andrew Jackson destroying the Bank of the United States. Lithograph cartoon, 1828

PATRICK HENRY, 1775. Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death! Orator and politician Patrick Henry delivering his landmark speech on the Rights of the Colonies before the Virginia Assembly

Roosevelt Cartoon, 1904
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1904. Jack and the Wall Street Giants. American lithograph cartoon by Udo Keppler, 1904, depicting a tiny President Theodore Roosevelt preparing to wield the sword of Public

REPUBLIC OF TURKEY: POSTER. The Republic of Turkey symbolized as an unveiled woman, leading the horse of the regimes founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. Poster, c1925

PRO-IMMIGRATION CARTOON. Welcome to All! An 1880 American cartoon by Joseph Keppler in favor of unrestricted immigration

GRANGER MOVEMENT. The Grange Awakening the Sleepers. American cartoon, 1873, inspired by the Vanderbilt system of secret rebates, showing a farmer trying to rouse the country to the railroad menace

Deaths Laboratory. American cartoon, 1906, by Edward Windsor Kemble on the dangers of patent medicine
PATENT MEDICINE CARTOON. Deaths Laboratory. American cartoon, 1906, by Edward Windsor Kemble on the dangers of patent medicine and advertisers spurious claims to lure customers

Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919): an English cartoon tribute by Bernard Partridge published on Roosevelts succession to
T. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. Theodore Roosevelt (1858-1919): an English cartoon tribute by Bernard Partridge published on Roosevelts succession to the presidency in 1901

What We Need Is Another Pump. American cartoon satirizing President Roosevelts New Deal pump priming deficits; while he
NEW DEAL: PRIME PUMP. What We Need Is Another Pump. American cartoon satirizing President Roosevelts New Deal pump priming deficits; while he used more than $8 billion in emergency spending measures

An 1895 American cartoon by F. Victor Gillam suggesting that the Cleveland administration was inattentive to British
VENEZUELA BOUNDARY, 1895. An 1895 American cartoon by F. Victor Gillam suggesting that the Cleveland administration was inattentive to British encroachment during the Venezuelan Boundary Dispute

Preparing for the heated term. American cartoon, 1867, on the purchase of Alaska by Billy
ALASKA PURCHASE CARTOON. Preparing for the heated term. American cartoon, 1867, on the purchase of Alaska by Billy (Secretary of State William H)

Roosevelt / Mckinley Cartoon
ROOSEVELT/McKINLEY CARTOON. Presumptive vice-presidential candidate (and former Rough Rider) Theodore Roosevelt shown as the dominant figure in a McKinley-Roosevelt administration

JAY GOULD CARTOON, 1882. An 1882 cartoon by Frederick Burr Opper of Wall Street as Jay Goulds private bowling alley

ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1879. The Modern Colossus of (Rail) Roads. American cartoon by Joseph Keppler, 1879, attacking the railroad trust formed by William Henry Vanderbilt (top), Cyrus W

BENITO MUSSOLINI CARTOON. The Triumph of Mussolini : cartoon by W. Schulz on Benito Mussolinis speech of 3 January 1925 establishing his full dictatorship in Italy

CARTOON: THOMAS GAGE, 1774. A Political Lesson: an English mezzotint cartoon of 1774 suggesting the difficulties encountered by the English colonial governor of Massachusetts, Thomas Gage

OTTO VON BISMARCK (1815-1898). Prince Otto von Bismarck-Schonhausen. American cartoon of 1886 by Joseph Keppler mocking Bismarck as an Angel of Peace in the Balkans following his role as honest

The Rough Rider. An English cartoon tribute by Bernard Partridge published on Theodore Roosevelts succession to
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1901. The Rough Rider. An English cartoon tribute by Bernard Partridge published on Theodore Roosevelts succession to the presidency in 1901

CONGRESSIONAL PUGILISTS. American cartoon, 1798, engraving on the fight in Congress between Roger Griswold (wielding cane) and Matthew Lyon, the most notable victim of the Sedition Act of 1798

How to Close the Gap?: American cartoon, 1948, by D. R. Fitzpatrick on the Russian attempt to drive the Western powers
CARTOON: COLD WAR BERLIN. How to Close the Gap?: American cartoon, 1948, by D.R. Fitzpatrick on the Russian attempt to drive the Western powers from Berlin by every possible means short of an

New Deal Remedies, cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman
F.D. ROOSEVELT CARTOON. New Deal Remedies, cartoon, c1935, by Clifford Berryman

And How Are We Feeling Today? English cartoon, 1945, by Sir Bernard Partridge depicting the doctors Churchill
CARTOON: BIG THREE, 1945. And How Are We Feeling Today? English cartoon, 1945, by Sir Bernard Partridge depicting the doctors Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin

Monroe Doctrine Cartoon
MONROE DOCTRINE CARTOON. Uncle Sam - Thats A Live Wire, Gentlemen! A 1902 cartoon by W.A. Rogers on German and British claims against Venezuela

CARTOON: U. S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U
CARTOON: U.S. INTERVENTION. The Only Way We Can Save Her [Democracy]: American cartoon, 1939, by Carey Orr against U.S. intervention in European wars

Cures All the Ills of Man or Beast. Cartoon, 1921, by Rollin Kirby commenting on the resurrection of the Fordney
TARIFF BILL, 1921. Cures All the Ills of Man or Beast. Cartoon, 1921, by Rollin Kirby commenting on the resurrection of the Fordney Emergency Tariff Bill

Monster Monopoly. American cartoon, 1884, attacking John D. Rockefellers Standard Oil Company
STANDARD OIL CARTOON. Monster Monopoly. American cartoon, 1884, attacking John D. Rockefellers Standard Oil Company

The New Imperialism. American cartoon, 1951, by D. R. Fitzpatrick on the growing empire of Joseph Stalins Soviet Union
RUSSIA: IMPERIALISM, 1951. The New Imperialism. American cartoon, 1951, by D.R. Fitzpatrick on the growing empire of Joseph Stalins Soviet Union

Intercourse or Impartial Dealings. An American cartoon of 1809 by Peter Pencil showing President Thomas Jefferson being
T.JEFFERSON CARTOON, 1809. Intercourse or Impartial Dealings. An American cartoon of 1809 by " Peter Pencil" showing President Thomas Jefferson being robbed by England (King George)

Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending
NEW DEAL CARTOON, 1938. Old Reliable! American cartoon, 1938, by Clifford Berryman criticizing President Roosevelt for his New Deal spending policies

The Reluctant Bridegroom. An 1897 American cartoon on the growing annexation movement
HAWAIIAN ANNEXATION, 1897. The Reluctant Bridegroom. An 1897 American cartoon on the growing annexation movement. Secretary of State John Sherman officiates

The News Reaches Bogota. Cartoon, 1903, by W. A. Rogers from the New York Herald
PANAMA CANAL CARTOON. The News Reaches Bogota. Cartoon, 1903, by W.A. Rogers from the New York Herald, showing President Theodore Roosevelt rudely presenting Colombia with the fait accompli of his

All I Said Was Gimme Six More Justices ! : American cartoon by Clifford K
NEW DEAL: SUPREME COURT. " All I Said Was Gimme Six More Justices !" : American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman showing the Democratic donkey kicking up a storm in opposition to President

Anti-Trust Cartoon, 1904
ANTI-TRUST CARTOON, 1904. President Theodore Roosevelt is shown directing his Attorney General, Philander Chase Knox, to ease the enforcement of anti-trust legislation in the election year of 1904

CARTOON: U. S. FARMING 1896. The Great American Cow: an American newspaper cartoon of 1896 showing Western
CARTOON: U.S. FARMING 1896. The Great American Cow: an American newspaper cartoon of 1896 showing Western and Southern farmers feeding the great American cow

AMERICAN IMPERIALISM, 1904. The Eagle of American Imperialism with wings spread from Puerto Rico to the Philippines. American cartoon, 1904, by Joseph Keppler, Jr

CARTOON: RED SCARE, 1919. Put Them Out and Keep Them Out. A bearded Bolshevik creeping under the American flag. A contemporary American cartoon published during the Red Scare of 1919

CARTOON: MONOPOLIES, 1883. The Tournament of Today. American cartoon, 1883, depicting the unequal contest between labor and monopoly, the latter prominently supported by W.H. Vanderbilt, Cyrus W

American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to
TEAPOT DOME SCANDAL, 1924. American cartoon by Clifford K. Berryman, 1924, showing Washington officials racing down an oil slicked road to the White House

We Demand a New Deal! American cartoon, c1932, by John Miller Baer, defining the term New Deal first used by Franklin
CARTOON: NEW DEAL, 1932. We Demand a New Deal! American cartoon, c1932, by John Miller Baer, defining the term New Deal first used by Franklin D

The Declaration of Rights to the Virginia Constitution, written by George Mason
VIRGINIA CONSTITUTION, 1776. The Declaration of Rights to the Virginia Constitution, written by George Mason and adopted by the Virginia House of Delegates at Williamsburg, 12 June 1776

A Boxing Match, or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull. A contemporary American cartoon etching on the victory of the USS
WAR OF 1812: CARTOON, 1813. A Boxing Match, or Another Bloody Nose for John Bull. A contemporary American cartoon etching on the victory of the USS Enterprise over HMS Boxer in the naval engagement

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"Political Acts: A Journey Through History and Satire" Delve into the captivating realm through a collection of historical posters, cartoons, and lithographs. Witness the power of visual representation as it shapes public opinion and challenges societal norms. Step back to 1911 with the "Capitalist Pyramid, " an American Socialist poster that vividly depicts the unjust hierarchy of wealth distribution. Explore James Gillray's satirical etching from 1802, "The Cow-Pock, " which humorously critiques Edward Jenner's vaccination efforts. Travel further in time to 1805 with Gillray's biting satire in "Napoleon Cartoon. " Discover how Napoleon and British Prime Minister William Pitt are portrayed carving up the world like a plumb-pudding amidst peace negotiations. Uncover hidden messages about imperialism and power struggles. Intrigue yourself with an 1866 cartoon titled "Deaths Dispensary, " revealing water pollution as a source of disease during this era. Then feast your eyes on Thomas Nast's iconic Thanksgiving cartoon from 1869, where Uncle Sam welcomes all to his bountiful table, symbolizing inclusivity during a transformative period in American history. Witness Joseph Keppler's thought-provoking anti-trust cartoon from 1889 titled "The Bosses of the Senate. " Reflect on its relevance even today as it criticizes monopolistic practices within corporate America. Marvel at Roosevelt Cartoon (1904), capturing Theodore Roosevelt's larger-than-life persona during his presidency. Transport yourself back to Patrick Henry’s impassioned speech before Virginia Assembly in 1775 through Currier & Ives' lithograph from 1876 entitled "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death. " Feel the fervor for freedom that ignited revolutionary spirits across colonies. Observe President Andrew Jackson taking down the Bank of United States in a lithograph cartoon from1828; witness his determination against perceived corruption within financial institutions.